King Penguin with chick
Volunteer Point, Falkland Islands – January 23, 2009
— Ralph Paonessa
Canon EOS 5D * EF500mm f/4L IS USM * ISO 200 * 1/200 sec @ f/8
This young King Penguin chick is dwarfed by its parent, and stays on the parent's feet.
The adults have a featherless brood patch near their feet where they incubate their single egg or chick and keep it warm and protected. This chick has emerged for a look around, and hopefully some food.
Photo ID: 20090123-235